George Gault (Irish, 1916-2001) – Still life of flowers in a blue vase. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £435
This watercolour and bodycolour still life by George Gault is at Bonhams Discovery Pictures sale at Knightsbridge, London until August 14. It is estimated at £600-£800 (€690-€920). Born in Belfast Gault joined the British Army aged 18 and served until 1946. He studied at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts from 1948–51, his teachers including William Coldstream, Kenneth Martin, Victor Pasmore and William Townsend. Gault went on to teach painting at the Greenwich Adult Education Institute for 20 years. The auction of 21 lots is now open for bidding and among the artists included are Marcel Dyf, Augustus John, George Chinnery and John Kingerlee.
Richard O’Neill (1923-2009) – May 1916, a painting which depicts Tom Clarke before his execution. UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,000 AT HAMMER
May 1916, a large work depicting Tom Clarke blindfolded before a stone wall awaiting execution, was Richard O’Neill’s contribution to a 1966 exhibition at Dublin’s Municipal Gallery. The focus of the show with invited artists was to commemorate the Easter Rising through contemporary art.
The artwork is at €3,000-€5,000 the most expensively estimated lot at a timed online art auction at James Adam in Dublin until August 14. Richard O’Neill, A Painter Rediscovered offers 62 works by the artist along with art by his friends and mentors Patrick Pye, Anne Yeats, Ruth Brandt, Harry Kernoff, Sean Keating, John Kelly and Patrick Hickey. The Waterford born Dublin based artist, who died in 2009, received a scholarship to the National College of Art and graduated in 1941. He first exhibited at the Irish Exhibition of Living Art in 1952 and is somewhat overlooked today. Adams say he deserves to be re-assessed.
Richard O’Neill (1923-2009) – Hot Summer. UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,500 AT HAMMER
Mark O’Neill – Framed by Wisteria at the Treasures stand at Birr antique fair.
Even though it is not on Route 66 antique lovers can get their kicks in Birr this bank holiday weekend. The antique and art fair that runs in conjunction with Birr Vintage Week is at the County Arms Hotel next on August 4 and 5.
With more than 30 dealers in antique furniture, art and collectibles from around the country in attendance this popular fair is a fixture at this time of year – as Birr celebrates all things retro with arts, theatre, music, street theatre, pop up performances, workshops and exhibitions until August 9.
There is treasure to be hunted for and found in this great period setting. The enjoyable and long running antique fair offers huge variety with everything from vintage Persian rugs to fine art, jewellery and antique furniture with collectibles galore.
Rarities include a 31 foot long Persian 1970’s Hamadan runner. It is just 2’8″ wide (9 metres by 900 centimetres). Norman Allison Antiques of Annamore, Co. Wicklow will include it among a selection of handwoven rugs and runners.
A selection of coins of Ireland at Birr antique fair.
Collectibles are always popular and Robert Hutchinson will offer a display of coins, banknotes and militaria including complete selections of coins of Ireland from 1934, 1939 and 1942.
There will be a selection of gold chains and charm bracelets at Eddie Moylan’s stand and vintage jewellery from Cherylann. The Purple Onion Gallery will bring a selection of work by Henry McGrane and other artists from their stable.
Treasures Irish Art of Athlone are stalwart supporters of this fair. Their selection will include “Framed by Wisteria” by Mark O’Neill and “Lough Inagh” by Grace Cunningham.
Organiser Robin O’Donnell confidently expects a great turnout of both regulars and newcomers to this heart of Ireland annual event. Along with rugs Norman Allison will offer art by the English Victorian landscape painter William Shayer (1787-1879) and a Regency double fusee wall clock. Raymond Byrne will offer small antique furniture pieces, old Irish glass, silver and collectibles.
Fairs like this are great hunting grounds for small pieces of silver, old Irish glass, fashion and accessories. You might not even know you really, really wanted it until you see it.
And if the wait until Monday proves to be too much then the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire is the venue for the south Dublin antiques, vintage and more fair tomorrow (August 3). This fair will offer antique and vintage furniture and interior decor, fine art, vintage kitchen and tableware, jewellery, rare books and memorabilia.
Dun Laoghaire is one of the most popular venues on the Vintage Ireland calendar of fairs.
Gucci horsebit 18 carat gold statement bracelet UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,400 AT HAMMER
A diamond solitaire ring, a Gucci horsebit gold statement bracelet and a pair of diamond daisy cluster form earrings will lead the evening online auction of jewellery, gold and silver by Matthews in Kells on August 5. The auction offers more than 560 lots of private sales, executor clearances and pawnbroker unredeemed pledges. Estimates range from €20 to €24,000 and the catalogue is online.
Fabergé 18 carat gold egg pendant and chain. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR €4,643
This Fabergé gold egg pendant and chain kicks off the timed online auction of jewellery and watches by Adams Blackrock which runs until August 13. The body features diagonal gold lines and is inset with three bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamonds. It opens to reveal a textured terrier dog suspended from a moving hinged surmount. The pendant is suspended from an 18ct gold spiga link chain. The necklace is provided with original presentation box and paperwork noting that it is number 43 of 1000 made by Fabergé. The estimate is €3,000-€4,000. The catalogue is online.
